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Baral joins urban air mobility firm Joby Aviation
Corporate VC veteran Stephan Baral has left Porsche Ventures to join the electric takeoff and landing aircraft maker.
Feb 8, 2024CSAA to wind down CVC activities
Avanta Ventures will not make new investments but managing partner Sanjiv Parikh will remain at the unit to manage the existing portfolio.
Feb 8, 20246 tips for investing in seed-stage companies
More corporate investors are turning to seed-stage investing to get early exposure to new technologies. But it requires a different skill set to what CVCs are used to.
Feb 8, 2024Energy was the only corporate investment area not to fall in 2023…
Solar energy and grid storage saw some of the biggest funding rounds as falling prices put these clean energy options into the mainstream.
Feb 7, 2024Nio Capital raises $417m for China-focused fund
The VC firm co-founded by Chinese EV maker Nio will continue to invest in automotive and energy technology companies locally through its new fund.
Feb 6, 2024Takeda Ventures loses global head
GCV Powerlist member Michael Martin will reprise his president and CEO roles at Plexium, after more than a decade at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Feb 6, 2024How to make the most of a smaller fund
Smaller corporate venture funds — those with less than $50m — can use their slim size as an advantage if they plan well and have a laser-like focus.
Feb 6, 2024UK corporates fail to invest in the startup ecosystem
UK corporates invest in the domestic innovation ecosystem less than US, French and German peers. The government is trying to change that.
Feb 5, 2024Age is just a number: 10 spinouts trying to cheat death
What if living to 100 was the norm rather than the exception for humans? Here are 10 companies using university research to make it happen.
Feb 4, 2024Burns brings new strategy to BP's beefed-up $1bn venture spending
BP has significantly increased its capital allocation to its venture unit. Some 90% will go to energy transition, says head of unit Gareth Burns.
Feb 2, 2024Future Energy Ventures’ climate fund reaches $120m close
The VC fund backed by E.ON has reached a $120m first close and promoted Patrick Elftmann to US managing partner.
Feb 1, 2024CVC Unplugged: Athlete wellness should be focus of sports tech investment
Investor and former NFL player Kerry Carter joins the pod to talk about why his athletes-first investment philosophy is key to making money in sports tech.
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